Why we are Organic Farmers!

Thursday, June 14, 2012

The boys (our alpacas) were recently sheared. They have their new summer look. We say they have their Peruvian Poddle cuts. I have sent their 'seconds' cut to the Gulf Island Spinning Mill on Salt Spring Island to be processed to quilting batting. I will take their Blankets to Anna Runnings mill in Bowser to be processed with silk and wool to a 2 ply worsted yarn. These products will be available for sale late summer. I will keep you posted. In the meanwhile, come and visit our Boys at Starry Night Meadows Farm.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Farmer Gar has finished with the early green crops and has now planted in his tomatoes, cucumbers and basils.

Outside in the garden, Farmer Gar has planted more lettuces, spinaches, swiss chard, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, leeks and beans. All growing well, we should have some wonderful, fresh vegetables ready in July.

Alpaca Fibre Projects

My intentions for sewing the Vests is that viewers can get their own ideas for what to create with alpaca fibre. Our four alpacas will be being sheared again this month and more fibre will be available. Let me know if you are interested in any for your next project!